Harbor Freight Tools Central Machinery 61487 Owner's Manual And Safety Instructions

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Page 5For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.Item 61487SAFETyOpERATIONMAINTENANcE SETUp10. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and usecommon sense when operating a power tool.Do not use a power tool while you are tired orunder the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.A moment of inattention while operating powertools may result in serious personal injury.11. Industrial applications must follow OSHA guidelines.12. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool.These carry important safety information.If unreadable or missing, contactHarbor Freight Tools for a replacement.13. Avoid unintentional starting.Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.14. People with pacemakers should consult theirphysician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields inclose proximity to heart pacemaker could causepacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.15. WARNING: Some dust created by powersanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and otherconstruction activities, contains chemicalsknown [to the State of California] to causecancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.Some examples of these chemicals are:• Lead from lead-based paints• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or othermasonry products• Arsenic and chromium fromchemically treated lumberYour risk from these exposures varies,depending on how often you do this type of work.To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:work in a well ventilated area, andwork with approved safety equipment, suchas those dust masks that are speciallydesigned to filter out microscopic particles.(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)16. WARNING: Handling the cord on this product willexpose you to lead, a chemical known to the Stateof California to cause cancer, and birth defects orother reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)17. The warnings, precautions, and instructionsdiscussed in this instruction manual cannotcover all possible conditions and situationsthat may occur. It must be understood by theoperator that common sense and caution arefactors which cannot be built into this product,but must be supplied by the operator.Vibration SafetyThis tool vibrates during use. Repeated orlong-term exposure to vibration may causetemporary or permanent physical injury,particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders. Toreduce the risk of vibration-related injury:1. Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for anextended period should first be examined by adoctor and then have regular medical check-upsto ensure medical problems are not being causedor worsened from use. Pregnant women orpeople who have impaired blood circulation tothe hand, past hand injuries, nervous systemdisorders, diabetes, or Raynaud’s Disease shouldnot use this tool. If you feel any medical orphysical symptoms related to vibration (such astingling, numbness, and white or blue fingers),seek medical advice as soon as possible.2. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reducesthe blood supply to the hands and fingers,increasing the risk of vibration-related injury.3. Use tools with the lowest vibration when thereis a choice between different processes.4. Include vibration-free periods each day of work.5. Grip tool as lightly as possible (while still keepingsafe control of it). Let the tool do the work.6. To reduce vibration, maintain the tool asexplained in this manual. If any abnormalvibration occurs, stop use immediately.SAVE THESE INSTRUcTIONS.Drill press Safety Warnings (cont.)